Which is not a tip for effective column charts?
A) Time usually goes on the horizontal axis.
B) Bar height should be proportional to the quantity displayed.
C) Label data values at the top of each bar unless graphing lots of data.
D) The nonzero origin rule may be waived for financial reports.

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The nonzero origin rule should not be waived in column charts as it can be misleading and create an inaccurate visual representation of the data. All other options listed are important tips for effective column charts. Time is typically displayed on the horizontal axis, the bar height should be proportional to the quantity displayed, and data values should be labeled on each bar (unless there is an excessive amount of data).

Which Is Not a Tip for Effective Column Charts